Pro Comp 8179 problem....
02-06-2010, 03:52 PM
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Pro Comp 8179 problem....
So I just bought these Pro Comp rims and I love the look of them but only a few months later after taking many trips up to the mtn, I gave the JK a wash and I noticed what looks like some corrosion or something that is very difficult to get off around the fake beadlocks. I have not been able to get it off yet and I don't know what or how it got there...
Anyone know what this could be?
Anyone know what this could be?
02-06-2010, 04:28 PM
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I dont really wanna scratch it(steel wool) but i might try some grim remover products. I emailed the company who I bought them through to see what they could do.. maybe if I am lucky get a new set of rims? or some compensation
02-07-2010, 02:34 AM
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I've seen other same exact rims like mine but do not have this problem. A rim should handle any condition without shit like this happening to it. That is not good quality. The company should make something that protects against this
02-07-2010, 05:51 AM
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What you see is clearcoat peel forced off from corrosion/oxidation of the aluminum...which is precisely why I refused to buy another polished/cleared wheel.
Black only for me on anything daily driven. Show car/special use sure, ok, but Ive owned too many wheels now that have done that same thing.
Only way to remedy...sand off the clear, polish the underlying aluminum back out, and keep it polished. You can re-clear, but it will do this again.
Black only for me on anything daily driven. Show car/special use sure, ok, but Ive owned too many wheels now that have done that same thing.
Only way to remedy...sand off the clear, polish the underlying aluminum back out, and keep it polished. You can re-clear, but it will do this again.
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02-07-2010, 09:00 AM
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It looks like the clear coat is bubbling up. you could try procomp to see if they will do anything for you or if not just take some sand paper or steel wool and take it off. it will look good as new. If you ever submerge it in salt water or something it may corrode but aluminum corrodes very very slowly not at all lke steel
02-10-2010, 10:50 AM
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I emailed them pictures and I am sending mine back and they are replacing them underwarrenty but I have to pay for dismounting and mounting and shipping...